By Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C. | Published April 29, 2018 | Posted in Domestic Violence | Tagged Tags: Domestic Violence |
How can a protective order keep me safe?
How can a protective order keep me safe? If you are preparing to leave an abusive marriage but do not know where to begin, you are not alone. Countless people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere experience domestic violence at the hands of their spouses or intimate partners, and they may be afraid to leave. After making Read More
Read MoreWhy do people stay in abusive relationships?
Why do people stay in abusive relationships? When people hear about a victim of domestic violence who remains in the abusive relationship, a typical reaction is that the victim is “asking for it” by the simple fact that he or she stays. After all, they know that it may, or even will happen again. For Read More
Read MoreWhat should you know about restraining orders in Pennsylvania?
What should you know about restraining orders in Pennsylvania? When you’re trapped in an abusive relationship, self-protection is most likely at the top of your list. There are several different legal avenues in Pennsylvania that you could potentially pursue to secure your own safety. Restraining orders are one of the tools that may be available Read More
Read MoreVerbal and emotional abuse are also serious
Verbal and emotional abuse are also serious In many of our blog posts, we have addressed the issue of domestic violence. This problem is widespread across the country and is certainly a reason for abuse victims in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to seek protection while leaving their tormentors. However, our team at the law offices of Read More
Read MoreWill a restraining order protect you?
Will a restraining order protect you? Pennsylvanian residents like you who feel threatened in your current relationship have legal ways out of this cycle of abuse and fear. Louis WM Martini JR, P.C., is here to help you get the restraining order that you need to move forward with your life. Restraining orders are one of Read More
Read MoreWhat can I do when my spouse stalks me?
What can I do when my spouse stalks me? If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is being stalked by your intimate partner, you are not alone. The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that intimate partner stalking accounts for 66 percent of female stalking victims and 41 percent of male stalking victims. Pennsylvania considers stalking Read More
Read MoreMen can also be on the receiving end of domestic violence
Men can also be on the receiving end of domestic violence When the topic of spousal abuse comes up, women are usually the first type of victim to come to mind. It is true that women are abused by their male partners more than vice versa. However, it is also possible for men in Pennsylvania Read More
Read MoreWhat is the Address Confidentiality Program?
What is the Address Confidentiality Program? If you are a Pennsylvania resident who is a victim of domestic violence such as sexual assault, stalking or other domestic abuses, the state has many resources available to you in order to protect your future safety and that of your child(ren). Per the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Pennsylvania’s domestic violence laws
Understanding Pennsylvania’s domestic violence laws Domestic violence can take many forms in Pennsylvania. In fact, as explained by FindLaw, there is no criminal charge for domestic violence per se. There are instead a number of criminal charges that may be brought against an alleged perpetrator who uses threats or intimidation against someone in the same family or Read More
Read MoreSteps in creating an escape plan from domestic violence
Steps in creating an escape plan from domestic violence Spousal and child abuse is something that should never occur, yet tragically, countless people are abused by family members in Pennsylvania and across the country. At Louis Wm. Martini, Jr., P.C., we are aware of the complex problems you might face being married to an abuser. Read More
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